Poaceae

Perianth segments 0–3, usually 2; flowers grouped into a characteristic spikelet (Fig. 48) Poaceae

Spikelets bisexual (rarely unisexual, and if so, the spikelets similar and in the same inflorescence)

Spikelets not as in Group 13

Inflorescence branched (Fig. 47k)

Silky hairs longer than the lemmas, attached to the pedicel or the rhachilla or the backs of the lemmas around the bisexual or female florets

Spikelets with more than 1 bisexual floret

Leaves crowded near the base of the plant, at least 1 m long. Inflorescence up to 1 m long, drooping Cortaderia

Leaves distributed along the upright stems. Inflorescence pyramidal, erect